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Makuke Secondary School

Public secondary school · Graskop, Graskop, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Makuke Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Graskop. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 78.6%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Makuke Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Graskop, Makuke Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

213
Learners
10
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Makuke Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Makuke Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 42 matric candidates from Makuke Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 78.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023372978.4%
2024494081.6%
2025423378.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Makuke Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics25312.0%
Mathematical Literacy241458.3%
Physical Sciences25520.0%
Life Sciences342161.8%
Agricultural Sciences241666.7%
Geography331854.5%
English First Additional Language4949100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Here is how Makuke Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bohlabela district.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Makuke Secondary School's 213; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Makuke Secondary School's 78.6%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Makuke Secondary School's 213; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Makuke Secondary School's 78.6%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Makuke Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 213; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Makuke Secondary School's 78.6%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Makuke Secondary School's 213; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78% against Makuke Secondary School's 78.6%).
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Makuke Secondary School's 213; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makuke Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Graskop

And within Graskop itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Glory Hill Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 733 learners against Makuke Secondary School's 213; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makuke Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Graskop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makuke Secondary School, 642 compared with 213; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makuke Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lm Kganane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makuke Secondary School, 613 compared with 213; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.4% against Makuke Secondary School's 78.6%.
  • Panorama Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makuke Secondary School, 507 compared with 213; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.4% against Makuke Secondary School's 78.6%.
  • Sekwai Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 490 learners against Makuke Secondary School's 213; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against Makuke Secondary School's 78.6%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
211 Mashelebeng, Matibidi, Graskop, 1274
Postal
Private Bag X 430 Graskop Graskop 1270
Telephone
013 769 9453
EMIS number
800028621

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makuke Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Makuke Secondary School directly, on 013 769 9453, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makuke Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Makuke Secondary School the best school in Graskop?
On the numbers that are published, Makuke Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78.6% is lower than LM KGANANE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 94.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Graskop besides Makuke Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Graskop, including Glory Hill Primary School.
How big are the classes at Makuke Secondary School?
Makuke Secondary School reported 213 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Makuke Secondary School?
Yes, Makuke Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Makuke Secondary School's matric results like?
Makuke Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 78.4% since 2023.
Is Makuke Secondary School a public or private school?
Makuke Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makuke Secondary School?
You can call 013 769 9453. It is located at 211 Mashelebeng, Matibidi, Graskop, 1274.
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